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Assists opener in win Sanchez assisted once to go with zero corners and one chance created in Sunday's 3-0 victory over Real Salt Lake.

Impact Sanchez assisted the opening goal Saturday as his through ball found Kwado Opoku in the eight minute to take the 1-0 lead. It was the only chance he created in the match but he added solid defensive work, as he won two tackles, intercepted two passes and made two clearances in his 89 minutes of action.

MAY 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Creates chance in loss Sanchez made a block, an interception and won two of four tackles in Saturday's 2-1 defeat against the Earthquakes. He also created a chance in the match.

Impact Sanchez has started eight of LAFC's nine league matches this season in midfield, even while also starting all six of his side's CONCACAF Champions League matches as well. His defensive presence in midfield is crucial for this very impressive team.

MAY 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Creates chance in win Sanchez made an interception and created a chance in Saturday's 2-1 victory against FC Dallas.

Impact Sanchez remains a very quiet performer in LAFC's midfield, but he's started all five of the side's MLS matches to begin the 2023 campaign and his defensive work rate is vital to his team.

MARCH 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Constant in LAFC's midfield Sanchez scored a goal and kept nine clean sheets in 36 appearances (33 starts) as LAFC won both the Supporters' Shield and the MLS Cup in 2022.

Impact Sanchez was crucial for his club in defensive midfield after joining from Sporting KC in January, and the 32-year-old should remain an undisputed starter in 2023. He has scored exactly one goal in three consecutive MLS campaigns.

DECEMBER 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

LAFC vs Philadelphia Union Highlights | 2022 MLS Cup Final

LAFC vs Philadelphia Union Highlights | 2022 MLS Cup Final

NOVEMBER 6, 2022 • FOX SPORTS

LAFC defeats Philadelphia Union in penalty shootout thriller

LAFC defeats Philadelphia Union in penalty shootout thriller

NOVEMBER 5, 2022 • FOX SPORTS

Well-rounded display vs. Houston Sanchez took a shot and created a chance in Sunday's 3-1 victory against the Dynamo. He also made two clearances, three interceptions and won one of one tackles in the match.

Impact Sanchez played well on both sides of the ball as his side cruised to another victory on Sunday. Amid all the flashy acquisitions and superstar names on this LAFC squad, the work that Sanchez does in defensive midfield for this team often goes unnoticed.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Sent off Saturday Sanchez was sent off in the second half of Saturday's 2-1 loss to San Jose.

Impact Sanchez was shown his second yellow card of the match in the 79th minute forcing LAFC to end the match with ten men. Sanchez will miss Friday's clash with Austin through suspension.

AUGUST 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Bale, Chiellini make MLS debuts, LA beats Nashville 2-1

Gareth Bale and Giorgio Chiellini made their Major League Soccer debuts for Los Angeles FC in a 2-1 win over Nashville

JULY 18, 2022 • Associated Press

Makes three interceptions Sanchez took an off target shot, created a chance, made three interceptions and won two tackles during Sunday's 2-0 win over Minnesota.

Impact Sanchez contributed defensively in the midfield for LAFC on Sunday. The midfielder finished with the second highest amount of interceptions and tackles on the team in the win.

MAY 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Sanchez scores in LAFC's 4-2 win over Orlando City

Ilie Sanchez scored the deciding goal in a 4-2 win for Los Angeles FC over Orlando City

APRIL 3, 2022 • Associated Press

Keeps clean sheet in win Sanchez made a clearance, two interceptions and seven tackles in Saturday's 3-0 victory against Colorado.

Impact Sanchez's first start for LAFC couldn't have gone much better, as he defended well from midfield and kept the Rapids scoreless in the game. He will want to do it again next weekend against the reigning Western Conference champion Portland.

FEBRUARY 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

LAFC sign free agent midfielder Ilie Sanchez ' MLSSoccer.com TRANSFER TRACKER STATUS: Signing LAFC have signed free agent midfielder Ilie Sanchez, the club announced Wednesday. Sanchez joins the Black...

JANUARY 12, 2022 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Joins LAFC Sanchez has signed a two-year contract with LAFC with the option to extend for an additional year, the club announced Wednesday.

Impact Sanchez was a fixture in Sporting KC's lineup last season, keeping seven clean sheets in 32 MLS appearances (29 starts) mostly in central defense but also sometimes in midfield. The 31-year-old will likely slot right into his new club's starting lineup straight away in 2022.

JANUARY 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Ilie thrilled after Sporting KC victory: 'We did our job'

Ilie thrilled after Sporting KC victory: 'We did our job'

DECEMBER 16, 2021 • FOX SPORTS

Ilie Sanchez: 'This comeback is hugely important for us'

Ilie Sanchez: 'This comeback is hugely important for us'

DECEMBER 16, 2021 • FOX SPORTS

Ilie Sanchez levels the score for Sporting KC against San Jose, 2-2

Ilie Sanchez levels the score for Sporting KC against San Jose, 2-2

DECEMBER 16, 2021 • FOX SPORTS

Ilie on Fontàs: 'He really, really deserved not just to score but the complete performance'

Ilie on Fontàs: 'He really, really deserved not just to score but the complete performance'

DECEMBER 16, 2021 • FOX SPORTS

Questionable against Salt Lake Sanchez is listed as questionable with a lower body injury for Sunday's clash against Real Salt Lake.

Impact Sanchez has picked up a knock and will be a game time decision on Sunday. Nicolas Isimat-Mirin could fill in for him in central defense if necessary.

NOVEMBER 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Minnesota tops Sporting KC 2-1 on Reynoso PK

Emanuel Reynoso’s penalty kick in the 37th minute was the difference as Minnesota strengthened its playoff potential with a 2-1 win over Sporting Kansas City

OCTOBER 31, 2021 • Associated Press

Sporting Kansas City and FC Dallas hit the pitch

FC Dallas plays Sporting Kansas City

AUGUST 12, 2021 • Associated Press

Picks up fifth yellow card in win Sanchez returned to the starting XI in Wednesday's win against LAFC, but he also picked up his fifth yellow card and will be suspended for Saturday's trip to Colorado.

Impact Sanchez was back in the XI Wednesday, which allowed a couple others to get some rest, namely veteran Roger Espinoza. The other news is that Sanchez returned to his midfield role, as it seems like Peter Vermes is content with riding out Nicolas Isimat-Mirin and Andreu Fontas at center-back.

AUGUST 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Plays off bench in win Sanchez played 26 minutes off the bench in Sunday's 3-1 win against Seattle.

Impact Sanchez was back in the squad Sunday following an undisclosed absence and assuming he's healthy, he could return to the starting XI for the next match. While SKC played well without him in the XI, it's possible Sanchez re-enters the back line for youngster Nicolas Isimat-Mirin in the July 31 game against Dallas.

JULY 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Available off bench Sanchez (undisclosed) is on the bench for Sunday's match against Seattle.

Impact Sanchez missed the previous contest for COVID-19 protocols, but he's available off the bench for this one. The veteran defensive midfielder has 11 starts this season already, so it should be a matter of time before he moves back to a regular role.

JULY 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Set to miss another match Sanchez (undisclosed) is set to miss Sunday's match against Seattle because of COVID-19 protocols, according to manager Peter Vermes.

Impact Sanchez hasn't been officially named as the player who is in protocol, but he was a surprising scratch midweek despite starting the prior 11 contests. At this point, it'd be a surprise if he wasn't the one in protocol, meaning another start for Andreu Fontas and Nicolas Isimat-Mirin at center-back is likely Sunday.

JULY 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE